I Came Home With My Husband’s Suitcase—Then an 11:14 p.m. Call Revealed Who Would Answer When I Needed Help

Some things can wait.”

“Thank you, Hassan.”

He left before I could think of anything better.

I locked the door, checked it, and went back to the kitchen.

I did not move the mug.

For a while I moved other things instead.

My coat went on a hook.

The carry-on went under the table.